Diesel Fitter (Forklift Fleet) – Fixed-Term

The long-distance trucking fleet in Somerset West needs a trade-tested diesel mechanic for workshop and field work. If you turn up on time and finish what you start, you'll fit in quickly.

The site is in Somerset West; early starts mean public transport timing matters, so check your route before applying.

• Service trucks and trailers on the planned maintenance schedule
• Inspect tyres, fifth wheels and kingpins for wear and damage
• Diagnose electronic engine faults with a heavy-duty diagnostic laptop
• Repair hydraulics on tippers, cranes and tail-lifts
• Fault-find AdBlue and aftertreatment systems on newer engines
• Attend roadside breakdowns in the service truck
• Repair gearboxes, differentials and clutches on heavy vehicles

• Diesel mechanic trade test certificate
• At least 3 years on heavy commercial vehicles or plant
• Code 14 licence so you can move and test trucks
• Experience with electronic diagnostics on modern diesel engines
• Physically fit for work under trucks and on pits
• Willing to do standby and roadside call-outs

• Auto electrical skills
• Hydraulic systems training

• Provident fund and funeral cover
• Heavy-duty tools supplied by the workshop
• Overtime available most weeks
• Standby and call-out allowance

• List the truck and engine types you have worked on, including electronic systems. Fleet managers screen for those.
• Your Code 14 is a big plus. Put it right below your name, not at the bottom of the CV.